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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 480.59 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 480.59 and 146.95 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 480.59 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/480.59 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 480.59 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 70,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623.04/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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